Service Parts Catalog Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Receive handoffs of service parts from engineering and carry out final attribution and implementation.

• Conduct audits of part records to ensure completeness and accuracy in line with attribution standards.

• Identify and address data discrepancies, conflicts, or outdated attribute information.

• Implement AutoCare Association PIES standards in service part records.

• Make decisions regarding naming conventions based on category, function, and OEM specifications.

• Maintain and update internal documentation for naming conventions.

• Collaborate with e-commerce teams to align PIES compliance with catalog visibility.

• Stay informed about updates to AutoCare Association standards and proactively adapt workflows.

• Manage the publishing and suppression of service parts in the online catalog.

• Assess stock disposition, inventory availability, obsolescence, supersession, interchangeability, cross-reference validity, and data completeness.

• Implement workflows for catalog part release, updates, and removals with thorough audit trails.

• Oversee records for obsolete, superseded, and interchangeable parts.

• Track catalog health metrics, including completeness of listings, suppression rates, and publishing timelines.

• Report on catalog status on a scheduled basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in Automotive Technology, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, though not mandatory.

• Relevant technical training or equivalent work experience will also be accepted.

• 5+ years of pertinent experience in automotive parts data management, catalog operations, or a closely related field within an OEM, Tier 1 supplier, or large distribution environment.

• Comprehensive working knowledge of automotive systems and components, including powertrain, chassis, electrical, HVAC, body, and accessory systems.

• Direct experience with AutoCare Association PIES standards.

• Ability to independently interpret and apply PIES requirements, including necessary data segment elements.

• Practical experience with a PIM system such as Akeneo, Salsify, Informatica, Stibo STEP, or a similar platform.

• Experience in managing parts lifecycle data, including obsolescence, supersession, and interchange relationships.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar data manipulation tools.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean, accurate, and well-structured data.

• Excellent written communication skills for documenting naming decisions, standards, and workflows.

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, service, supply chain, and customer support teams.

• Flexibility to adapt in fast-paced start-up environments and during new model launches.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Capacity to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Vacation.

• 401k.

• Potential eligibility for an equity program.

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program.